Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (Day Trip from Ennis)
About 15 to 20 minutes south of Ennis ·
About
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park sits about fifteen to twenty minutes south of Ennis on the road to Shannon, and is one of the most complete medieval castles in Ireland, restored and furnished, with a living-history folk park of reconstructed farmhouses, shops and streets around it. It is an easy, family-friendly half-day from Ennis, and a good foil to the town's own quieter heritage. The castle runs medieval banquets in the evening, which need booking well ahead. Pre-book admission online and confirm current opening hours and banquet dates at source.
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Highlights
- ✓One of the most complete restored medieval castles in Ireland
- ✓A living-history folk park of farmhouses, shops and streets
- ✓Evening medieval banquets in the castle, booked ahead
- ✓An easy family half-day, about 15 to 20 minutes south of Ennis
Tips
- →Pre-book admission online and confirm current opening hours.
- →The evening medieval banquet is popular and needs booking well ahead.
- →It is on the way to Shannon Airport, handy for a last day before flying out.
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